Lineage is a subscription game requiring an active Internet connection.
Step 1 - Download the game
Lineage is available for both Mac and PC:
| Platform | Requirements | Download | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP | DirectX 9.0 or higher Pentium II 800MHz or higher 128MB RAM or higher 1.5GB Hard Disk Space Internet Connection (Modem or LAN) |
USLin_205_01.exe | 1.6 GB |
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Mac OS v10.1.2 or higher | 128MB RAM or higher 1.5GB Hard Disk Space Internet Connection (Modem or LAN) |
USLin_205_01.dmg.gz | 1.5 GB |
You should uninstall any previous versions of Lineage before reinstalling.
PC USERS: Please make sure to clear the contents of your Temp directory and uninstall any previous versions of Lineage before reinstalling; the default Lineage client unzip location for Windows is:
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Temp
Step 2 - Create a PlayNC Master Account
If you already have a PlayNC Master Account you can skip ahead to step 3, otherwise you'll need to follow the instructions below:
Click the link to create a PlayNC Master Account and fill in the form with the details requested. Be sure to provide accurate details as these are used by NCsoft later on to verify your account and provide support.
Step 3 - Add Lineage to your PlayNC account
Now you need to add Lineage 1 to your PlayNC account - be sure to choose Lineage 1!!!
Log in to your PlayNC account and select the option to "buy" Lineage 1. You can do that from this link. Lineage 1 costs $9.99 to buy, and comes with 7 days of free game-time. After that you pay a recurring subscription fee. To begin playing you'll either need to subscribe with a credit card OR you can get going using any NCsoft game-time card.
Step 4 - Getting Game-Time
For those paying with Credit/Debit Cards, we offer a discounted rate for choosing multiple-month subscription plans:
1 month = $15 USD (United States Dollars)
4 months = $45 USD ($11.25 per month discounted rate)
8 months = $90 USD ($11.25 per month discounted rate)
16 months = $180 USD ($11.25 per month discounted rate)
If you who can't, or don't wish to use a credit card. You may purchase NCsoft game-time cards from most good high-street game stores. You can also buy them online. You may view a list of online retailers here.
Note: You can use ALL NCsoft game-time cards to play Lineage 1, including Lineage 2, City Of Heroes/Villans, Auto Assult, etc.
Players living in Texas, California, Arizona and Minnesota: Special Tax rules apply to players living in Texas, California, Arizona and Minnesota... We highly reccomend you read this information.
Step 5 - Building Your Character
Now it's time to build your characters!
First you should read and understand how character stats work. NCsoft have put a nice guide together here. We'd also encourage you to read the Quick-Start Guide and the much meatier (and a little out-dated) Lineage Guide Book.
The LineageDB website is also a very good source of information. Check out their Character Guide.
Getting Help
Once you get up and running you might find you need technical support. You can get to the PlayNC support desk for Lineage 1 here.
Reporting Bugs
So you think you've found a problem? Please report it to support using the "Ask A Question" tab. Just select "Bug Report" from the "Department" drop-down list. Be sure to give as much information as you can.
